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Checkatrade Trophy round-up: Sunderland stage late comeback

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31: John Sheridan, manager of Notts County during the Checkatrade Trophy group match between Notts County and Hartlepool at Me
Image: John Sheridan's Notts County were beaten by Sunderland

Sunderland Academy scored two late goals to beat Notts County 2-1 on Wednesday and advance to the next round of the Checkatrade Trophy.

Adam Campbell had given Notts County the lead in the Northern Group F encounter.

But Josh Maja levelled in the 84th minute before an own goal from Hayden Hollis saw the Black Cats snatch second spot in the group behind Rochdale, who beat Hartlepool 2-1.

Southampton Academy secured top spot in Southern Group E after a 4-0 victory over Crawley Town.

An own goal set Saints on their way and Siph Mdlalose, Callum Slattery and Olufela Olomola also netted.

Coventry staged an impressive second-half comeback to beat Wycombe 4-2 in Southern Group D

Ryan Haynes scored twice before goals from George Thomas and Gael Bigirimana saw Coventry come from 2-0 down to secure victory and top the group.

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Cole Stockton netted twice as Morecambe beat Bradford 3-2 in Northern Group C, but the Bantams still pip their opponents to first place on goal difference.

Carlisle finished top of Northern Group D with three wins from three after beating Fleetwood 4-2.

In Northern Group H, Sheffield United ended up third after beating Grimsby Town 4-2.

Tom Eaves and Francois Zoko scored for Yeovil as they won 2-0 at Reading Academy to secure top spot in Southern Group A.

The draw for the next round takes place on Thursday at 10.30am live on Sky Sports News HQ.